187.9% is the change from 157 to 452
Calculation steps:
[( 452 - 157 ) ÷ 157] x 100 = 187.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(452 - 157) / 157] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
452 - 157 = 295
295 ÷ 157 = 1.8789808917197452
1.8789808917197452 x 100 = 187.9%